OJ Simpson: The Trial That Broke America
The OJ Simpson trial was probably my first realization that people in this country see things through an entirely different prism, particularly when it comes to race.
Author: Merrie Soltis
It’s Barbie’s World!
I love my Barbie dolls, but I still wasn’t really interested in the movie. But the hype finally got to me.
Vampire Beats Werewolf
Those of us here in Georgia were forced to endure and additional 30 days of one of the ugliest, most depressing elections in our history.
Mr. Jones Doesn’t Go To Washington
Not only do I not have to face the embarrassment of having Vernon Jones as my Congressman, I get to go to bed early.
The Best Cat I Never Wanted
I told Patch “you know, YOU’RE the grumpycat! Except that you’re orange – which makes you a TRUMPYCAT!” And thus a cat legend was born.
A Lifelong Atlanta Sports Fan Wonders: Is This What Joy Feels Like?
I’ve lived by the Benjamin Franklin adage that I’d rather be occasionally surprised rather than constantly disappointed. Also, I’m a lifelong Atlanta sports fan.
MAGA Civil War Breaks Out In Georgia
Civil war is about to break out among Georgia Republicans. An entire slate of MAGA candidates is forming to challenge our incumbent officials
Go Ahead and Take It
I’m just trying to explain that we have a divide on the issue of guns that’s not going to be overcome by facts and logic.
Why The GA GOP Keeps Sending Crazy People to Congress
The GA GOP currently has no means to discriminate which candidates can and cannot run on their ticket. Maybe that needs to change.
An Open Letter To My Congressman Jody Hice
Congressman Hice, it is hard for me to find the words to express how profoundly disappointed I am in your actions yesterday
GA GOP Officially Tired of Winning
So, the Republican Civil War starts today. Lines will be drawn between the Trumpist and what’s left of the reality-based GOP.
Thankful Just to Be Here
There’s nothing like a near death experience to fix your attitude on life! This year, I have SO MUCH to be grateful for.
And Now All Eyes Are on Georgia. May God Have Mercy on Us All.
Since every other state in America had the good sense to finish up THEIR elections this week, that means all the attention is on us.
The Best Meal I Ever Had: Lobster Risotto
What I wouldn’t give to go back to that restaurant on the ocean and relive that night. To truly savor that one perfect meal…
Dear RNC: This Guy Is NOT Your Friend!
Having run out of people on the left to scam, Vernon Jones has turned to the right and found a whole new set of gullible supporters.
Confederate Monuments Are Everywhere in the South. Why?
Before you protest the removal of Confederate monuments, ask yourself if you know why they were erected in the first place?
I Almost Died from the Flu. Please Don’t Expose Me to COVID-19.
A lot of people are claiming that COVID-19 is “no worse than the flu.” Do you have any idea how bad that is?
Everything I Ever Needed to Know I Learned on Sesame Street
As a child of the 60’s I was part of the very first generation to grow up watching Sesame Street. You see, back in the old days when I was a kid and Snuffleupagi...
The Great Georgia Senate Seat War
This isn’t about Loeffler not being conservative enough. This – like every other issue in American politics right now – is all about Trump.
